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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,217.79, 18,327.71 and 3,898.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,217.79, 18,327.71 and 3,898.98 is: 5,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,217.79 : 18,327.71 = 3,898.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,217.79/18,327.71 = 3,898.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,217.79x = 18,327.71 × 3,898.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,217.79x = 71,459,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,459,355.24/12,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.80

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